Higher Education — Page 29

NORMAL – Led by the largest freshman class in school history, Alabama A&M University has reported the largest enrollment in its history. According to the university, 6,633 students are enrolled […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the University of North Alabama and Auburn are among 42 college teams to compete next year in the Human Exploration […]

UNA nabs more than $1M in grants to boost student success

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama was recently awarded more than $1 million in state and federal grants to support student services and workforce development.  The U.S. Department of […]

HUNTSVILLE – HudsonAlpha is a nonprofit organization that describes its goal as being dedicated to improving life around the globe through discovery, education, and economic development in the genomic sciences.  […]

FLORENCE – State Rep. Jamie Kiel remembers his days as a fledgling student in need of a “hand up” to chase his goal of a four-year college degree after graduating […]

ATHENS — Athens State University is Ground Zero in Alabama’s effort to produce college graduates who have qualified to receive a teacher certification while, at the same time, earn a […]

WASHINGTON — Army. Navy. Air Force. Merchant Marine. For students who wish to pursue a five-star education and military career, here is the opportunity of a lifetime. U.S. Rep. Dale […]

HUNTSVILLE – Developers held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for an apartment complex being built with the blessings – albeit non-financing – of the University of Alabama system and the University […]

'Ring of fire': UNA Planetarium to host eclipse viewing

FLORENCE – A “ring of fire” will appear in the sky Saturday morning as an annular eclipse of the sun will be visible in North Alabama. The University of North […]

HUNTSVILLE  – A student team from the University of Alabama in Huntsville won a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop a more-efficient and lower cost water filter. […]

HUNTSVILLE – A researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has been awarded a $179,000 subcontract to explore community-based strategies for reducing high-burden chronic disease like obesity, diabetes, heart […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has launched its most ambition and historic comprehensive campaign to date. The Shine On, Gold campaign has set  a $100 million goal. “The […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville has developed a cybersecurity software for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, the university announced today. The software began performance […]

HUNTSVILLE – A weeklong slate of events for Alabama A&M University’s homecoming was capped off with a triumphant win and a fundraising record Saturday.   The Bulldogs thumped previously undefeated Tuskegee […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Space Hardware Club at the University of Alabama in Huntsville turned in strong finishes in two international aerospace competitions, the International CanSat Competition and the University Rover […]

Science Foundation grant helps UNA head tri-state alliance

FLORENCE – The National Science Foundation recently awarded the University of North Alabama nearly $2.5 million to lead a three-state partnership to expand and diversify the number of STEM graduates […]

'Googler in residence' to teach at Alabama A&M

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M students are receiving first-hand instruction in computer skills from the world’s most recognizable computer company, thanks to the Google in Residence program. Google is celebrating the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State and Huntsville Utilities have joined for a Gas and Water Operation Certification Scholarship Program. The four-week program will equip students with the essential skills and knowledge […]

HUNTSVILLE – A doctoral student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has been awarded a NASA Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) fellowship to […]

TUSCALOOSA — A pair of Marshall County students have been named to the inaugural class of the University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences Rural Dental Scholars Program. They […]

HUNTSVILLE — Auburn is ranked the No. 1 college in the state, according to the U.S. News & World Report‘s list of the 2024 Best Colleges. The University of Alabama […]

Alabama A&M in FICO pilot analytics program

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Alabama A&M University has been named to participate in a pilot analytics program for the global analytics firm FICO. The company’s Educational Analytics Challenge program us for […]

HUNTSVILLE – Real-time data from soil moisture sensors built at the University of Alabama in Huntsville Earth System Science Center played a key role in the Alabama Forestry Commission’s decision […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s historic move to allow nursing apprenticeships through Alabama’s community and technical colleges is helping combat nursing shortages across the state. Since new rules passed last year allowing Alabama […]